Paris Air Show 2013

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By By AUBREY COHEN

on June 17, 2013 10:44 AM

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The Paris Air Show, which opened Monday, is a chance for aerospace companies to show off their latest and greatest military planes, airliners, helicopters and more. Here, a Russian Sukhoi SU-35 makes a big noise in its Paris debut on Monday. less

The Paris Air Show, which opened Monday, is a chance for aerospace companies to show off their latest and greatest military planes, airliners, helicopters and more. Here, a Russian Sukhoi SU-35 makes a big ... more

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A French Dassault Rafale fighter performs over Le Bourget airport on June 17, 2013, north of Paris, on the opening day of the Paris Air show.

A French Dassault Rafale fighter performs over Le Bourget airport on June 17, 2013, north of Paris, on the opening day of the Paris Air show.

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (left) and Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Bregier pose in an Airbus A350 passenger aircraft flight deck replica during the opening visit of the 50th Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport near Paris, on June 17, 2013. less

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (left) and Airbus President and CEO Fabrice Bregier pose in an Airbus A350 passenger aircraft flight deck replica during the opening visit of the 50th Paris Air Show, at ... more

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (left) and Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attend flight demonstrations during the opening of the 50th Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport near Paris, on June 17, 2013. less

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault (left) and Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian attend flight demonstrations during the opening of the 50th Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget airport near Paris, on June 17, ... more

A photo on June 17, 2013 shows the "Neuron" military drone on the Dassault pavilion at Le Bourget airport on the opening day of the Paris Air show.

A photo on June 17, 2013 shows the "Neuron" military drone on the Dassault pavilion at Le Bourget airport on the opening day of the Paris Air show.

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A prototype model called "the E-Fan," an all-electric plane from aerospace and defense corporation EADS, is parked at Le Bourget airport on June 17, 2013, on the day of the opening of the International Paris Air show. less

A prototype model called "the E-Fan," an all-electric plane from aerospace and defense corporation EADS, is parked at Le Bourget airport on June 17, 2013, on the day of the opening of the International Paris ... more

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The pilot of a Russian-made Sukhoi SU-35 military jet presents his flying display during a preparation at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show.

The pilot of a Russian-made Sukhoi SU-35 military jet presents his flying display during a preparation at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show.

A Rafale is on display near the Dassault Aviation chalet at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the International Paris Air show.

A Rafale is on display near the Dassault Aviation chalet at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the International Paris Air show.

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View of the Careers plane at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show. This new exhibition provides an opportunity to discover 50 trades and meet the people who design, produce and sell aircraft. less

View of the Careers plane at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show. This new exhibition provides an opportunity to discover 50 trades and meet the people who design, ... more

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Planes are on display at Le Bourget airport on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show.

Planes are on display at Le Bourget airport on June 16, 2013, on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show.

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Pilots of an Airbus A400M present their flying display during a preparation at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013 as an Air France plane crosses the sky far in the background on the eve of the opening of the Paris Air show. less

Pilots of an Airbus A400M present their flying display during a preparation at Le Bourget on June 16, 2013 as an Air France plane crosses the sky far in the background on the eve of the opening of the Paris ... more